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Chinese Boats and River Vessels, Hand-Coloured Ferrario Engraving, 1815

$345.48

£253.27

€290VAT Included

CA$475.88

A$481.98

CHF 276.87

MX$5,844.57

NOK 3,211.66

SEK 3,269.10

DKK 2,211.42

About the Item

Chinese Boats and River Vessels, Hand-Coloured Ferrario Engraving 1815 A finely hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicting a variety of traditional Chinese boats and river vessels, originating from Giulio Ferrario’s celebrated ethnographic publication *Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli* (Costumes Ancient and Modern of All Peoples), published in Milan circa 1815. This ambitious illustrated work aimed to present European audiences with a comprehensive visual survey of world cultures, customs, architecture, and technology during the Enlightenment and early nineteenth century. The composition presents multiple vessel types arranged in two horizontal registers, each illustrating distinct designs used for transport, ceremony, or daily river life in China. The upper register shows larger vessels with tall masts, decorative flags, and groups of figures, suggesting ceremonial or communal activity on the water. The lower register includes more elaborate and specialized craft, including richly decorated barges and practical working boats. These detailed depictions offer insight into traditional Chinese maritime and riverine culture, highlighting structural differences, ornamental features, and functional design elements. Executed with precise engraved linework and enhanced with delicate contemporary hand-colouring, the plate balances documentary accuracy with decorative appeal. Ferrario’s engravings are particularly valued for their clarity and ethnographic interest, reflecting European fascination with China during a period of expanding trade and cultural exchange. The refined pastel palette and linear composition lend the print strong visual harmony, making it well suited both for collectors and for interior design applications. Because of its horizontal format and subject matter, the engraving works especially well as a standalone decorative statement or as part of a curated group of Ferrario China plates, where architectural, costume, and cultural themes create a cohesive narrative display. Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age. Light age toning to margins and minor handling wear; plate impression visible. Colours remain fresh and attractive. Original embossed blind stamp visible as issued. Framing tips: A dark walnut or ebonized frame with a generous ivory mat enhances the historical character while allowing the subtle hand colouring to stand out, ideal for museum-style presentation or luxury interior settings. Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario publication, Milan (Italy), circa 1815 Keywords: Chinese boats engraving, antique China ships print, Ferrario China plate, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Chinese river vessels, traditional Chinese boats, antique maritime engraving, Chinese junk illustration, Asian nautical print, early ethnographic engraving, antique Asian wall art, chinoiserie decor, Chinese maritime history, historical China vessels, antique decorative engraving, Italian engraving 1815, hand coloured copperplate, antique travel illustration, oriental engraving, Asian decorative print, Chinese transport history, antique collectible print, maritime ethnography, Qing dynasty boats, historical ship illustration, antique Asian illustration, European view of China, early nineteenth century engraving, collectible Ferrario plate, decorative chinoiserie artwork, antique Asian maritime art, river life China illustration, historical navigation print, Chinese barge illustration, museum style engraving, luxury interior wall art, gallery wall Asian prints, antique nautical wall art, orientalism engraving, historical cultural illustration, traditional vessel design, antique ethnographic plate, fine antique engraving, collector antique print, decorative historical artwork.

Dimensions:
Height: 10.01 in (25.4 cm)Width: 13.94 in (35.4 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1815
Condition:
Very good antique condition consistent with age. Light age toning to the margins, minor spotting and handling marks visible. Plate mark present. Original embossed blind stamp visible as issued.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13000-621stDibs: LU3054348774552

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